Matt's Team 3
Tom's Team: Tom/Andy, Kev, Rich C, Gavin, Steve J, Simon J, Sam
Matt's Team: Tom/Andy, Matt, Buncey, Will, Dave, Steve G, Len Badger (replaced after 10mins by Jason Norwich)
A totally demoralising defeat that I can't bring myself to write about. Matt's team had no finishing ability, no organisation, no goalkeeping skills, and no passing skills... actually, that's not entirely true, I think the problem was more that they did have Matt rather than what they didn't have. To be fair, Matt's team did try and make a fight of it, but Tom's team were ruthless and showed no mercy. Gavin grabbed a hatfull, Steve J was able to play at 13% of his ability and still run rings round the opposition, Simon J was class, Sam let nothing by him in defence, Rich C enjoyed the freedom of the left wing and Tom was like the general that held it all together. For Matt's team, Buncey did well and ran his socks off, Will was unlucky in front of goal and could have bagged a couple more goals, Dave and Andy never gave up and tackled brilliantly, Steve G had a good game, proved he's still one of our best passers and also proved he's not a world-beater between the sticks. Jason Norwich had a good game and it was a shame that Len Badger could only play for a few mins as we missed his organisational and motivational skills (not to mention his Messi like qualities). Matt should really hang up his boots or at least go on a diet and learn how to kick a ball properly.
All-in-all, one to forget for Matt's team, but Tom's team deserved to win by that kind of margin, they were awesome! It's just a shame Matt's team can't blame the ball.
Goal Of The Week: Rich Church scored one of those St Paul's Oaklands classics! A hopeful punt towards goal with his left foot evaded everyone and bounced (seemingly!) harmlessly in the goal area. Andy, in goal, inexplicably decided to duck under the bounce and the ball looped into the unguarded net. A great goal for Rich but poor old Andy will be having nightmares about that for some time!
Player Of The Week: Kev Church was absolutely sublime! He has been getting stronger and stronger this season but last night had the game of his (St Paul's Wednesday evening kick-abouts) life! He was everywhere, displaying his usual quality in goal, defending brilliantly, driving forward through midfield, breaking up play, starting counter attacks and grabbing a goal with an excellent finish past Matt into the top corner. His hard work allowed Gavin, Steve and Simon to concentrate on pulling the opposition to pieces. I love Kev's wide eyed enthusiasm for everything - he's like a puppy on speed chasing an imaginary ball. Last night it's not exaggerating (much) to say England could use him in South Africa, forget Carrick, Rooney and Gerrard - you've got all that in one player. There is slight hint of Hans Klopek from "The 'Burbs" in there too. Great game Kev, a fully deserved POTW. Now, can Rich raise his game or is it going to be Kev's season in the Church household?
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